Three-Body Tech Raindrop & Blade

Chinese Yangqin Virtual Instruments

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    $119.00
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    In most cases, the product you purchase from us is a serial number/license code/activation code to register the product with the manufacturer and download directly from them. This ensures you receive the latest version of products, and the best support when necessary.

    After purchase, your license code and relevant links will appear on your order status page, or they will be sent to you by email.

    For detailed instructions on the registration/download process, you can visit our dedicated page by clicking here: Install Instructions.

Education Proof

Products with education pricing are for students & teachers only. To prove your education status we require that you upload proof in the form of an image/PDF.


Types of proof

Student

Student ID Card, Letter of enrollment, or similar

Teacher/Lecturer

Teacher ID Card, Lecturer ID Card, Payslip, Letter from the school/college

Education proof is submitted to the manufacturer and is accepted at their discretion.


The Basics

iLok is a copy protection method used by many of our brands.

It has 3 types of activations, iLok USB, iLok Machine, and iLok Cloud.

Different brands/products will offer different iLok methods. iLok USB is always an option, but the availability of iLok Cloud and iLok Machine methods is at the discretion of the software developer.


iLok Account

For all iLok protected products, you will need an iLok account. You can create one for free here: ilok.com/#!registration


iLok License Manager

To manage your iLok licenses, there is a dedicated app called iLok License Manager. This app is used to register, activate, and move your licenses between locations.

You can download the latest installers from the iLok website: ilok.com/#!home


iLok USB Key

iLok USB

This activation is stored on an iLok 2 or 3 USB key.

It is the best option for portability, if you frequently move between multiple machines, and offline use.


iLok Machine ID

Machine ID

This activation is stored locally on your computer.

While this is a convenient way to work offline, and does not require the additional cost of an iLok USB, there is the risk of a license being lost in the case of a drive failure.

This option also requires extra care when you upgrade to a new computer, the license(s) must be deactivated on your old machine first to ensure you do not lose them.


iLok Cloud

iLok Cloud

This activation is based online, and requires a "cloud session" using the iLok License Manager.

It requires an active internet connection for the entire time you use the plugin(s).

Beauty and Mystery from Ancient China

Raindrop & Blade samples a traditional Chinese instrument called Yangqin, based on the Chinese hammered dulcimer.

With the concept "not only capture the sound of the instrument, but also present the feeling of ancient China", Raindrop & Blade will bring you the beauty and mystery right into your studio, rather than experiencing it from some books or TV shows about ancient China.

A completely self-developed, high-performance sample engine ensures a top sound quality, with effects from H7S and MIDI patterns made by professional Chinese Yangqi musicians, make it easy to create the sound like raindrop, without losing its intense feeling.


Adjustable Sound Field

When samples were recorded, 3 different microphones were used with different positions to capture the spatial and reverb characteristics of Yangqin.

Left-hand and right-hand playing were recorded separately to obtain tone difference, and three modes of Hand Exchange are provided to make the instrument played in a natural way.


Performances

A number of 11 performances was recorded, such as tremolo, vibrato, and run-up/down.

Vibrato was recorded in two velocities and can be controlled by MIDI CC.

In addition, octave- and third-vibrato were recorded for more realistic performance.


Realistic Expressions

Raindrop & Blade has real-recorded expressions that are freely controllable.

With the control of MIDI CC, it can express tone changes like a real Yangqin performance.


Sampling Engine

Self-developed sampling engine with better sound quality, more powerful disk buffer streaming/sampling compression, and brand-new sound fusion technology.


Convolution Reverb

Raindrop & Blade contains convolution reverb samples of spectacular locations as well as famous Chinese natural and historical monuments.


Effects Rack

Compressor, EQ, Chorus, and Ping-Pong Delay for shaping the sound of the Yangqin to your liking.

Pattern Library

Raindrop & Blade provides you with a pattern library that allows you to easily realize your works and ideas.

You can also create your own patterns by dragging in MIDI clips.


Presets

Various presets from Chinese traditional to experimental to the edge.


System Requirements

  • MacOS 10.9 Mavericks and above
  • Windows 7 and above (32 and 64-bit)
  • Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU
  • 4GB RAM or more
  • 3GB free storage space

Plugin Formats

AAX Native, AU, VST2


User Manual

Crossgrade Proof

This crossgrade is for owners of a competing DAW. To prove your DAW ownership, we require that you upload proof in the form of an image/PDF.


Types of proof

A copy of your purchase receipt for the original license or the most recent update/upgrade

A screenshot of your product registration

A photo of your package (either CD/DVD or printed manual), with the unique serial number included in the photo.